CLIPBOARD: Airline Service Improves at John Wayne

On-time airline service at John Wayne Airport improved in 1991. During 1990, 84.9% of departing and arriving flights did so on time. Last year that improved to 87.7%. Alaska Airlines had the best on-time record in 1991, but the largest improvements were turned in by Northwest and American. Here’s how the last two years compare:

Airline 1990 1991 Change American 84.5% 91.0% +6.5 Alaska 85.9 91.9 +6.0 Continental 85.9 88.9 +3.0 Delta 82.6 85.6 +3.0 America West 86.5 89.1 +2.6 Midway* N/A 81.3 -- Northwest 79.9 86.6 +6.7 United 70.5 76.5 +6.0 USAir* 88.9 88.0 -0.9 TWA 78.2 81.0 +2.8 TOTAL 84.9% 87.7% +2.8

* No longer serves John Wayne Airport

Note: Department of Transportation defines “on time” as arriving at or departing from a gate within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. Above percentages include canceled and diverted flights.

Source: Federal Aviation Administration